Good News for Same-Sex Couples and Humanists
Government has announced that couples already in civil partnerships can convert to marriage from 10 December 2014.
1 Jul 2014
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Your Pension to be Protected by Law
Pensioners would be guaranteed to earn at least an extra £790 per year by the end of the next parliament under Liberal Democrat manifesto plans, Pensions Minister Steve Webb announced today.
30 Jun 2014
Encouraging Investment In Our Low-carbon Electricity System
As secondary legislation for the Electricity Market Reform programme is laid in Parliament, the Government's electricity market reform (EMR) has pushed forward,. These reforms will ensure we keep the lights on, bills down and the air clean.
28 Jun 2014
Changes to Hertfordshire's Waste Recycling Centres - Views Sought
Hertfordshire County Council has begun a consultation on changes being suggested for Hertfordshire's 17 household waste recycling centres and want to hear your views.
27 Jun 2014
Labour's Hypocrisy on Benefits
Astonishingly, Labour have opposed government reforms designed to make work pay and help people get on in life. Ed Miliband recently said that a Labour government would end entitlement to out-of-work benefits for 18 to 21 year olds refusing to take training courses.
26 Jun 2014
Inflation Lowest in Four and a Half Years
Inflation fell more sharply than expected in May, driven by a sharp drop in air fares and retail prices, with food prices at their lowest level in eight years.
25 Jun 2014
Lib Dems to Protect Education from Cradle to College
The Liberal Democrats will protect the full education budget in the next parliament, Nick Clegg announced at his monthly press conference.
24 Jun 2014
New Guidance Helps Teachers Identify Poor Mental Health from Bad Behaviour
New guidance published will help teachers better identify mental health problems in young people. This means that fewer pupils will be wrongly labelled as trouble-makers.
23 Jun 2014
Forced Marriage Is a Criminal Offence
Forcing someone to marry against their will has become a criminal offence. New legislation is designed to help people in England, Wales and UK nationals overseas who are at risk of becoming victims of forced marriage.
21 Jun 2014
A Qualified Teacher for Every Child
Liberal Democrats have announced that the Liberal Democrat manifesto will include a commitment to a "parental guarantee" - so that every parent can be confident that their child will be taught a core curriculum by a properly qualified teacher.
20 Jun 2014
Lib Dem Minister Steve Webb: Businesses Must See the Potential of Older Workers
At the launch of a new action plan this week, Liberal Democrat Pensions Minister Steve Webb stressed that British businesses must realise the potential of older workers and help people to stay in the workplace.
19 Jun 2014
5,500 More People in Work Every Working Day
A record rise employment saw nearly 5,500 more people in work every working day over the last three months.
18 Jun 2014